How to Make Perfect Fried Chicken Every Time

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With dishes involving chicken fried in palm oil, the West African people were one of the first to enjoy fried chicken. Since then it has filtered throughout many years, and has become a staple in the world today, with restaurants such as KFC and Roscoe's. An essential dish to Canadians and Americans alike are chicken wings. They have become a symbol for a good time, with events such as 'Wing Wednesday' popularized with the promise of discounted chicken wings. Fried chicken is a diverse dish that can be found in restaurants and made at home fairly easily.

Fried chicken has been a family favorite since I was a child. It is easy to make at home, and if you go on vacation and feel homesick, you can probably find it in most places around the world. It's a tasty, crunchy way to disguise chicken for those picker eaters in your family, allowing a great source of protein. Fried chicken also locks in great flavor due to the fact that the chicken is cut at its joints, leaving the skin intact. It is also fairly inexpensive. You don't even need to buy a whole chicken; you can buy individual pieces and fry them at home! Fried chicken can be seasoned or eaten plain, allowing you to show off that cooking flair however you like! Of course, one keeps an eye out for a good fried chicken recipe when they get the chance.

Fried chicken is a dish that can be used for a quick snack, an easy dinner or even an elaborate catering event. For example, one can serve it with rice for a quick, easy, enjoyable family dinner. Chicken is a versatile food that can be cooked and a variety of ways. Fried chicken is a popular dish that can be seasoned and marinated to accentuate many different flavors. At your next party, if you find yourself wondering what food to serve, consider serving fried chicken as a quick, inexpensive dish that everyone will enjoy.

You'll want to take a look at the short step by step video recipe tutorial, on how to make the perfect fried chicken every time. To start you will cut up a whole chicken. Next in a medium sized bowl you will make a brine with sugar and water, and soak the chicken for one to two hours. Then in another medium sized bowl add some flour, with some salt, and pepper. Then drain the chicken. Next, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour. Then in a medium sized pot, put some oil in the pot (no more than half the pot), heat until 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry the chicken until its golden brown. Put the fried chicken on a cooling rack with a pan underneath, so the excess grease can drip off. Season with a bit of salt.

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